pickI‘ve read the Chronicles of Fairacre but hadn‘t heard of this companion book until I found it while on vacation. Got to read it outside amidst the fall colors over the weekend and finished it up this morning. A very restful read as are all the Miss Read books.
pickAn epistolary novel, 🎧.
A story of a village in Kent in 1940, and its mostly female inhabitants finding strength in music and each other. Their joys, sorrows, schemes, and tribulations in the face of the war. It was heartwarming, at times heartbreaking, at times too sweet, at times over the top dramatic. I enjoyed it overall, though I felt it went on for a bit too long. Probably won‘t reread, but would watch a movie if there‘s ever one.
So… not book related but today is my 3rd day of retirement. After 27 years, I had my opportunity to retire and I took it. I look forward to the next chapter and more time to read!
Teacher superlatives for teacher appreciation week… do you think my students know me??
pickAnother year passes in Thrush Green. The big changes I was expecting didn't happen but there were some surprises with old cast members returning and new cast members being added.
pickLife goes on as charmingly as ever in Thrush Green. Modern life inserts itself with the temporary presence of four members of a rock band, two of whom use drugs, but we only hear about it 2nd or 3rd hand. Major changes are ahead though, with two characters talking about retirement and another no longer able to take care of herself.
The darkness throbbed with the clamour of church bells.
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I was in the mood for a little Stevenson. This one started well, but is meandering a bit at the moment ...
